US20200383719A1 - Electrosurgical forceps - Google Patents
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- the disclosure relates to electrosurgical instruments and, more particularly, to electrosurgical forceps for grasping, treating, and/or dividing tissue.
- a surgical forceps is a plier-like instrument which relies on mechanical action between its jaws to grasp tissue. Electrosurgical forceps utilize both mechanical clamping action and electrical energy to treat tissue, e.g., coagulate, cauterize, and/or seal tissue. Typically, once tissue is treated, the surgeon has to accurately sever the treated tissue. Accordingly, many electrosurgical forceps incorporate a knife configured to effectively sever tissue after the tissue is treated.
- the surgical forceps generally includes a pair of shaft members having jaws attached to distal ends thereof.
- a compressible switch may be provided at a proximal end of the one of the shaft members.
- one or both of the shaft members flex toward one another, whereby the proximal end of one shaft member actuates the switch at the proximal end of the other of the shaft members.
- distal refers to the portion that is being described which is further from a surgeon
- proximal refers to the portion that is being described which is closer to a surgeon
- parallel and perpendicular are understood to include relative configurations that are substantially parallel and substantially perpendicular up to about +/ ⁇ 10 degrees from true parallel and true perpendicular.
- An electrosurgical forceps provided in accordance with aspects of the disclosure includes a first shaft member, a second shaft member, and a biasing member.
- the first shaft member includes an inner frame having a first jaw member secured to and extending distally therefrom, an outer housing surrounding at least a portion of the inner frame, and a lever supported by the outer housing and configured to engage a proximal end portion of the inner frame.
- the second shaft member is pivotably coupled to the first shaft member and has a second jaw member secured to and extending distally from the second shaft member.
- the biasing member is operably engaged with the lever.
- the lever is configured to pivot against a resilient bias of the biasing member to pivot the inner frame and, in turn, pivot the first jaw member toward the second jaw member.
- the lever may include a handle protruding out from the outer housing.
- the handle may define a finger-retaining portion.
- the lever may be pivotably coupled to the outer housing.
- the lever may have a proximal end portion engaged with the biasing member, and a distal end portion configured to engage the proximal end portion of the inner frame.
- the lever may be pivotably coupled to the outer housing via a pivot point disposed between the biasing member and the handle.
- the biasing member may be disposed proximally of the pivot point.
- the handle may be disposed distally of the pivot point.
- the inner frame may be configured to rotate in a first direction in response to a rotation of the lever in a second direction, opposite the first direction.
- the biasing member may be configured to compress or extend, between the outer housing and the lever, in response to the lever pivoting against the resilient bias of the biasing member.
- the second shaft member may be rigid along a length thereof.
- first and second shaft members may be configured to resist flexing during approximation of the first and second jaw members.
- the lever may be pivotably coupled to the proximal end portion of the inner frame.
- the lever, the inner frame, and the outer housing of the first shaft member may be configured to pivot together upon an application of a first threshold force to the lever.
- the lever may be configured to pivot relative to the inner frame and the outer housing upon an application of a second threshold force to the lever, greater than the first threshold force.
- the biasing member may be disposed between the proximal end portion of the inner frame and a distal end portion of the lever, such that rotation of the lever relative to the inner frame expands or compresses the biasing member.
- the biasing member may be received in a cavity defined in the proximal end portion of the inner frame and may be engaged with the distal end portion of the lever.
- the distal end portion of the lever may be received in the cavity of the inner frame.
- an electrosurgical forceps in accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, includes a first jaw member, a first shaft member pivotably coupled to the first jaw member, a second shaft member pivotably coupled to the first shaft member, and a biasing member configured to engage the first shaft member.
- the second shaft member has a second jaw member secured to and extending distally from the second shaft member. A rotation of the first shaft member is configured to pivot the first jaw member toward the second jaw member.
- An application of a threshold rotational force on the first shaft member overcomes a resilient bias of the biasing member to pivot the first shaft member relative to the first jaw member.
- the biasing member may be a leaf spring having an end fixed to the first jaw member.
- the first shaft member may have a distal end portion engaged with the biasing member.
- FIG. 1 is a side, perspective view of an electrosurgical forceps provided in accordance with aspects of the disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a side, schematic view of a proximal end portion of a first shaft member of the forceps of FIG. 1 , with an outer housing of the first shaft member removed to illustrate internal components therein;
- FIG. 3 is a side, schematic view of a proximal end portion of a first shaft member of another embodiment of an electrosurgical forceps, with an outer housing of the first shaft member removed to illustrate internal components therein;
- FIG. 4 is a side, schematic view illustrating components of a first shaft member and a first jaw member of another embodiment of an electrosurgical forceps.
- a forceps 100 provided in accordance with the disclosure generally includes first and second shaft members 110 , 120 and an end effector assembly 114 .
- Shaft members 110 , 120 each have a proximal end portion 112 a, 122 a and a distal end portion 112 b, 122 b.
- End effector assembly 114 includes first and second jaw members 116 , 118 extending from distal end portions 112 b, 122 b of shaft members 110 , 120 , respectively.
- Forceps 100 further includes a pivot member 130 pivotably coupling first and second shaft members 110 , 120 with one another, such that an approximation of the proximal end portion 112 a, 122 a of the shaft member 110 , 120 approximates the first and second jaw members 210 , 220 .
- a switch assembly 180 is coupled to the shaft member 120 and enables the selective supply of electrosurgical energy to end effector assembly 114 .
- An electrosurgical cable 138 electrically couples forceps 100 to a source of energy (not shown), e.g., an electrosurgical generator, to enable the supply of electrosurgical energy to jaw members 116 , 118 of end effector assembly 114 upon activation of the switch assembly 180 .
- the second shaft member 120 includes an inner frame 124 and an outer housing 126 surrounding at least a portion of the inner frame 124 .
- the outer housing 126 encloses and/or operably supports the internal components disposed within the shaft member 120 . More specifically, outer housing 126 of shaft member 120 encloses and supports at least a portion of inner frame 124 and receives electrosurgical cable 138 .
- the second shaft member 120 includes a jaw force control assembly 230 at least partially received in the outer housing 126 .
- the jaw force control assembly 230 generally includes a lever 232 operably engaged with a proximal end portion 124 a of the inner frame 124 and a biasing member 234 disposed between the lever 232 and the outer housing 126 .
- the lever 232 has an elongated configuration and extends between a proximal end portion 232 a and a distal end portion 232 b.
- the proximal end portion 232 a of the lever 232 is pivotably coupled to the outer housing 126 .
- the distal end portion 232 b of the lever 232 is engaged with the proximal end portion 124 a of the inner frame 124 .
- the inner frame 124 includes a protuberance 236 in sliding engagement with the distal end portion 232 b of the lever 232 .
- the inner frame 124 may have a pin and cam slot connection with the distal end portion 232 b of the lever 232 .
- the lever 232 has a handle 128 extending from the distal end portion 232 b thereof and out through an opening 240 defined in the outer housing 126 .
- the handle 128 defines a finger retaining portion, such as, for example, a round hole 129 configured to facilitate grasping and manipulating shaft member 120 .
- the biasing member 234 is received in the outer housing 126 between the proximal end portion 232 a of the lever 232 and an inner surface 132 of the outer housing 126 .
- the biasing member 234 is disposed proximally of a pivot point “P” of the lever 232 , whereas the handle 128 is disposed distally of the pivot point “P” of the lever 232 .
- the biasing member 234 may be any suitable spring element, such as, for example, a compression spring or an extension spring.
- the biasing member 234 is configured to resist rotation of the lever 232 relative to the inner frame 124 and the outer housing 126 during an initial approximation of the proximal end portions 112 a, 122 a of the first and second shaft members 110 , 120 .
- the biasing member 234 Upon an application of an approximating force to the handle 128 sufficient to exceed a threshold force, the biasing member 234 is configured to compress, thereby allowing the lever 232 to pivot relative to the inner frame 124 and the outer housing 126 to apply an additional sealing force to the end effector assembly 114 ( FIG. 1 ).
- the lever 232 may further include an appendage 242 , such as, for example, a post, protruding therefrom and out of another opening 244 in the outer housing 126 .
- the post 242 is configured to engage the activation switch 180 upon fully approximating the end effector assembly 114 .
- the activation switch 180 may be coupled to the lever 232 whereas the post 242 may be coupled to the shaft member 120 .
- the proximal end portions 112 a, 122 a of the first and second shaft members 110 , 120 are approximated by applying a threshold force on the handles 128 of the first and second shaft members 110 , 120 .
- the proximal end portions 112 a, 122 a approximate, likewise do the jaw members 116 , 118 to compress the tissue therebetween.
- the first and second shaft members 110 , 120 may be substantially rigid along their lengths so as to resist flexing during approximation.
- a higher force may be necessary to continue to approximate the proximal end portions 112 a, 122 a of the shaft members 110 , 120 and/or to approximate the jaw members 114 , 116 .
- the biasing member 234 begins to compress under a force applied by the proximal end portion 232 a of the lever 232 .
- the lever 232 begins to rotate within the outer housing 126 in the direction indicated by arrow “A” in FIG. 2
- the distal end portion 232 b of the lever 232 drives rotation of the inner frame 124 of the second shaft member 120 in a second direction indicated by arrow “B” in FIG. 2 .
- the gap defined between the jaw members 116 , 118 further closes to apply a predetermined, constant clamping pressure on the tissue dictated by the spring constant of the biasing member 234 .
- a further approximation of the proximal end portions 112 a, 122 a causes the appendage 242 of the lever 232 to actuate the activation switch 180 to deliver electrosurgical energy to the tissue.
- the distal end portion 232 b of the lever 232 may be pivotably coupled to the housing 126 and/or to rigid leg 124 with the biasing member 234 disposed adjacent the proximal end portion 232 a of the lever 232 or between the proximal and distal end portions 232 a, 232 b of the lever 232 . This may result in an overall shorter jaw force control assembly 230 .
- the distal end portion 232 b of the lever 232 may remain out of engagement with the proximal end portion 124 a of the inner frame 124 throughout approximation of the proximal end portions 112 a, 122 a of the first and second shaft members 110 , 120 .
- the handle 128 may be non-pivotably coupled to the housing 126 while being permitted to slide axially along a transverse axis relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft member 120 .
- the biasing member 234 may be coaxial with the transverse axis and captured between the handle 128 and the housing 126 .
- An activation switch such as, for example, the activation switch 180 ( FIG. 1 ), may be attached to an opposite end of the handle 128 and configured to move with the handle 128 along the transverse axis.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a shaft member 320 of another embodiment of an electrosurgical forceps 300 .
- the forceps 300 is similar to the forceps 100 of FIGS. 1 and 2 and will only be described in detail to describe differences between the two.
- the shaft member 320 of the forceps 320 has an outer housing 326 , an inner frame 324 disposed in the outer housing 326 , and a lever 332 .
- the inner frame 324 has a proximal end portion 324 a defining a cavity 329 therein.
- the lever 332 has a proximal end portion 332 a defining a handle 328 that protrudes from an opening 336 in the outer housing 326 , and a distal end portion 332 b received in the cavity 329 of the inner frame 324 .
- the lever 332 is pivotably coupled to the proximal end portion 324 a of the inner frame 324 about a pivot point 330 .
- the first shaft member 320 further includes a biasing member 334 received in the cavity 329 and captured between the distal end portion 332 b of the lever 332 and an inner surface 338 of the inner frame 324 .
- the biasing member 334 is configured to resist rotation of the lever 332 relative to the inner frame 324 in a first rotational direction, indicated by arrow “C” in FIG. 3 .
- the lever 332 further includes a post 340 extending therefrom and out of another opening 342 in the outer housing 326 .
- the post 340 is configured to actuate the activation switch 180 ( FIG. 1 ) upon fully approximating the jaw members 116 , 118 about tissue.
- a force is applied to the handle 328 to pivot the lever 332 along with the inner frame 324 and outer housing 326 about a pivot point 344 .
- the biasing member 334 begins to compress under a force applied by the distal end portion 332 b of the lever 332 .
- the biasing member 334 causes the end effector assembly, such as, for example, the end effector assembly 114 ( FIG. 1 ), to apply a predetermined, constant clamping pressure on tissue.
- the spring constant of the biasing member 334 may be selected to apply a desired clamping pressure on the tissue.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a first shaft member 410 and a first jaw member 416 of another embodiment of an electrosurgical forceps 400 .
- the forceps 400 is similar to the forceps 100 of FIGS. 1 and 2 and will only be described in detail to describe differences between the two embodiments.
- the first shaft member 410 has a proximal end portion 410 a defining a handle 412 and a distal end portion 410 b pivotably coupled to the first jaw member 416 .
- the distal end portion 410 b of the first shaft member 410 may be pivotably attached to any suitable location of the forceps 400 , such as an outer housing (not explicitly shown) of the first shaft member 410 .
- the first jaw member 416 defines a pivot opening 418 configured to receive a pivot pin (not explicitly shown) for pivotably coupling the first jaw member 416 to a second jaw member (not explicitly shown).
- the first jaw member 416 has a proximal flange 420 extending proximally therefrom.
- the proximal flange 420 has a stop 422 protruding inwardly and abutting the distal end portion 410 b of the first shaft member 410 .
- the distal end portion 410 b of the first shaft member 410 is prevented from rotation in a first direction, indicated by arrow “D” in FIG. 4 , and allowed to rotate in a second direction, indicated by arrow “E” in FIG. 4 .
- the forceps 400 further includes a biasing member 434 , such as, for example, a leaf spring, a coned-disc spring, or a stack of coned-disc springs.
- the biasing member 434 may be any suitable spring element.
- the biasing member 434 has a distal end 434 b fixed to the proximal flange 420 and a free proximal end 434 a.
- the distal end portion 410 b of the first shaft member 410 is engaged with the proximal end 434 a of the biasing member 434 .
- the distal end portion 410 b of the first shaft member 410 and the distal end 434 b of the biasing member 434 may be pivotably coupled to the proximal flange 420 at the same pivot point.
- a force is applied to the handle 412 to pivot the shaft member 410 along with the jaw member 416 about the pivot opening 418 .
- the biasing member 434 begins to bend or rotate under a force applied by the distal end portion 410 b of the shaft member 410 .
- the biasing member 434 causes the end effector assembly, such as, for example, the end effector assembly 114 ( FIG. 1 ) to apply a predetermined, constant clamping pressure on the tissue.
- the spring constant of the biasing member 434 may be selected to apply a desired clamping pressure on the tissue.
- any of the biasing members disclosed herein may be preloaded.
- robotic surgical systems and what is commonly referred to as “Telesurgery.”
- Such systems employ various robotic elements to assist the clinician and allow remote operation (or partial remote operation) of surgical instrumentation.
- Various robotic arms, gears, cams, pulleys, electric and mechanical motors, etc. may be employed for this purpose and may be designed with a robotic surgical system to assist the clinician during the course of an operation or treatment.
- Such robotic systems may include remotely steerable systems, automatically flexible surgical systems, remotely flexible surgical systems, remotely articulating surgical systems, wireless surgical systems, modular or selectively configurable remotely operated surgical systems, etc.
- the robotic surgical systems may be employed with one or more consoles that are next to the operating theater or located in a remote location.
- one team of clinicians may prep the patient for surgery and configure the robotic surgical system with one or more of the instruments disclosed herein while another clinician (or group of clinicians) remotely controls the instruments via the robotic surgical system.
- another clinician or group of clinicians
- a highly skilled clinician may perform multiple operations in multiple locations without leaving his/her remote console which can be both economically advantageous and a benefit to the patient or a series of patients.
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- The disclosure relates to electrosurgical instruments and, more particularly, to electrosurgical forceps for grasping, treating, and/or dividing tissue.
- A surgical forceps is a plier-like instrument which relies on mechanical action between its jaws to grasp tissue. Electrosurgical forceps utilize both mechanical clamping action and electrical energy to treat tissue, e.g., coagulate, cauterize, and/or seal tissue. Typically, once tissue is treated, the surgeon has to accurately sever the treated tissue. Accordingly, many electrosurgical forceps incorporate a knife configured to effectively sever tissue after the tissue is treated.
- The surgical forceps generally includes a pair of shaft members having jaws attached to distal ends thereof. A compressible switch may be provided at a proximal end of the one of the shaft members. During clamping of tissue between the jaws, one or both of the shaft members flex toward one another, whereby the proximal end of one shaft member actuates the switch at the proximal end of the other of the shaft members.
- As used herein, the term “distal” refers to the portion that is being described which is further from a surgeon, while the term “proximal” refers to the portion that is being described which is closer to a surgeon. Further, to the extent consistent, any of the aspects described herein may be used in conjunction with any or all of the other aspects described herein.
- As used herein, the terms parallel and perpendicular are understood to include relative configurations that are substantially parallel and substantially perpendicular up to about +/−10 degrees from true parallel and true perpendicular.
- An electrosurgical forceps provided in accordance with aspects of the disclosure includes a first shaft member, a second shaft member, and a biasing member. The first shaft member includes an inner frame having a first jaw member secured to and extending distally therefrom, an outer housing surrounding at least a portion of the inner frame, and a lever supported by the outer housing and configured to engage a proximal end portion of the inner frame. The second shaft member is pivotably coupled to the first shaft member and has a second jaw member secured to and extending distally from the second shaft member. The biasing member is operably engaged with the lever. The lever is configured to pivot against a resilient bias of the biasing member to pivot the inner frame and, in turn, pivot the first jaw member toward the second jaw member.
- In aspects, the lever may include a handle protruding out from the outer housing.
- In aspects, the handle may define a finger-retaining portion.
- In aspects, the lever may be pivotably coupled to the outer housing.
- In aspects, the lever may have a proximal end portion engaged with the biasing member, and a distal end portion configured to engage the proximal end portion of the inner frame.
- In aspects, the lever may be pivotably coupled to the outer housing via a pivot point disposed between the biasing member and the handle.
- In aspects, the biasing member may be disposed proximally of the pivot point.
- In aspects, the handle may be disposed distally of the pivot point.
- In aspects, the inner frame may be configured to rotate in a first direction in response to a rotation of the lever in a second direction, opposite the first direction.
- In aspects, the biasing member may be configured to compress or extend, between the outer housing and the lever, in response to the lever pivoting against the resilient bias of the biasing member.
- In aspects, the second shaft member may be rigid along a length thereof.
- In aspects, the first and second shaft members may be configured to resist flexing during approximation of the first and second jaw members.
- In aspects, the lever may be pivotably coupled to the proximal end portion of the inner frame.
- In aspects, the lever, the inner frame, and the outer housing of the first shaft member may be configured to pivot together upon an application of a first threshold force to the lever. The lever may be configured to pivot relative to the inner frame and the outer housing upon an application of a second threshold force to the lever, greater than the first threshold force.
- In aspects, the biasing member may be disposed between the proximal end portion of the inner frame and a distal end portion of the lever, such that rotation of the lever relative to the inner frame expands or compresses the biasing member.
- In aspects, the biasing member may be received in a cavity defined in the proximal end portion of the inner frame and may be engaged with the distal end portion of the lever.
- In aspects, the distal end portion of the lever may be received in the cavity of the inner frame.
- In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, an electrosurgical forceps is provided and includes a first jaw member, a first shaft member pivotably coupled to the first jaw member, a second shaft member pivotably coupled to the first shaft member, and a biasing member configured to engage the first shaft member. The second shaft member has a second jaw member secured to and extending distally from the second shaft member. A rotation of the first shaft member is configured to pivot the first jaw member toward the second jaw member. An application of a threshold rotational force on the first shaft member overcomes a resilient bias of the biasing member to pivot the first shaft member relative to the first jaw member.
- In aspects, the biasing member may be a leaf spring having an end fixed to the first jaw member.
- In aspects, the first shaft member may have a distal end portion engaged with the biasing member.
- Various aspects and features of the present disclosure are described hereinbelow with reference to the drawings wherein like numerals designate identical or corresponding elements in each of the several views:
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FIG. 1 is a side, perspective view of an electrosurgical forceps provided in accordance with aspects of the disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a side, schematic view of a proximal end portion of a first shaft member of the forceps ofFIG. 1 , with an outer housing of the first shaft member removed to illustrate internal components therein; -
FIG. 3 is a side, schematic view of a proximal end portion of a first shaft member of another embodiment of an electrosurgical forceps, with an outer housing of the first shaft member removed to illustrate internal components therein; and -
FIG. 4 is a side, schematic view illustrating components of a first shaft member and a first jaw member of another embodiment of an electrosurgical forceps. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , aforceps 100 provided in accordance with the disclosure generally includes first andsecond shaft members end effector assembly 114.Shaft members proximal end portion distal end portion End effector assembly 114 includes first andsecond jaw members distal end portions shaft members Forceps 100 further includes apivot member 130 pivotably coupling first andsecond shaft members proximal end portion shaft member - A
switch assembly 180 is coupled to theshaft member 120 and enables the selective supply of electrosurgical energy toend effector assembly 114. Anelectrosurgical cable 138 electrically couples forceps 100 to a source of energy (not shown), e.g., an electrosurgical generator, to enable the supply of electrosurgical energy to jawmembers end effector assembly 114 upon activation of theswitch assembly 180. - With reference to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thesecond shaft member 120 includes aninner frame 124 and anouter housing 126 surrounding at least a portion of theinner frame 124. Theouter housing 126 encloses and/or operably supports the internal components disposed within theshaft member 120. More specifically,outer housing 126 ofshaft member 120 encloses and supports at least a portion ofinner frame 124 and receiveselectrosurgical cable 138. - With reference to
FIG. 2 , thesecond shaft member 120 includes a jawforce control assembly 230 at least partially received in theouter housing 126. The jawforce control assembly 230 generally includes alever 232 operably engaged with aproximal end portion 124 a of theinner frame 124 and abiasing member 234 disposed between thelever 232 and theouter housing 126. Thelever 232 has an elongated configuration and extends between aproximal end portion 232 a and adistal end portion 232 b. Theproximal end portion 232 a of thelever 232 is pivotably coupled to theouter housing 126. Thedistal end portion 232 b of thelever 232 is engaged with theproximal end portion 124 a of theinner frame 124. Theinner frame 124 includes aprotuberance 236 in sliding engagement with thedistal end portion 232 b of thelever 232. In aspects, instead of aprotuberance 236, theinner frame 124 may have a pin and cam slot connection with thedistal end portion 232 b of thelever 232. Thelever 232 has ahandle 128 extending from thedistal end portion 232 b thereof and out through anopening 240 defined in theouter housing 126. Thehandle 128 defines a finger retaining portion, such as, for example, around hole 129 configured to facilitate grasping and manipulatingshaft member 120. - The biasing
member 234 is received in theouter housing 126 between theproximal end portion 232 a of thelever 232 and aninner surface 132 of theouter housing 126. The biasingmember 234 is disposed proximally of a pivot point “P” of thelever 232, whereas thehandle 128 is disposed distally of the pivot point “P” of thelever 232. The biasingmember 234 may be any suitable spring element, such as, for example, a compression spring or an extension spring. The biasingmember 234 is configured to resist rotation of thelever 232 relative to theinner frame 124 and theouter housing 126 during an initial approximation of theproximal end portions second shaft members - Upon an application of an approximating force to the
handle 128 sufficient to exceed a threshold force, the biasingmember 234 is configured to compress, thereby allowing thelever 232 to pivot relative to theinner frame 124 and theouter housing 126 to apply an additional sealing force to the end effector assembly 114 (FIG. 1 ). Thelever 232 may further include anappendage 242, such as, for example, a post, protruding therefrom and out of anotheropening 244 in theouter housing 126. Thepost 242 is configured to engage theactivation switch 180 upon fully approximating theend effector assembly 114. In other aspects, theactivation switch 180 may be coupled to thelever 232 whereas thepost 242 may be coupled to theshaft member 120. - In operation, with tissue disposed between the
jaws proximal end portions second shaft members handles 128 of the first andsecond shaft members proximal end portions jaw members second shaft members jaw members proximal end portions shaft members jaw members - Upon the application of a threshold force on the
handle 128 of thesecond shaft member 120, the biasingmember 234 begins to compress under a force applied by theproximal end portion 232 a of thelever 232. As thelever 232 begins to rotate within theouter housing 126 in the direction indicated by arrow “A” inFIG. 2 , thedistal end portion 232 b of thelever 232 drives rotation of theinner frame 124 of thesecond shaft member 120 in a second direction indicated by arrow “B” inFIG. 2 . As theinner frame 124 rotates, the gap defined between thejaw members member 234. Eventually, a further approximation of theproximal end portions appendage 242 of thelever 232 to actuate theactivation switch 180 to deliver electrosurgical energy to the tissue. - In another aspect, instead of the pivot point “P” being disposed between the biasing
member 234 and thedistal end portion 232 b of thelever 232, thedistal end portion 232 b of thelever 232 may be pivotably coupled to thehousing 126 and/or torigid leg 124 with the biasingmember 234 disposed adjacent theproximal end portion 232 a of thelever 232 or between the proximal anddistal end portions lever 232. This may result in an overall shorter jawforce control assembly 230. In this alternate embodiment, thedistal end portion 232 b of thelever 232 may remain out of engagement with theproximal end portion 124 a of theinner frame 124 throughout approximation of theproximal end portions second shaft members - In yet another aspect, the
handle 128 may be non-pivotably coupled to thehousing 126 while being permitted to slide axially along a transverse axis relative to the longitudinal axis of theshaft member 120. The biasingmember 234 may be coaxial with the transverse axis and captured between thehandle 128 and thehousing 126. An activation switch, such as, for example, the activation switch 180 (FIG. 1 ), may be attached to an opposite end of thehandle 128 and configured to move with thehandle 128 along the transverse axis. Upon achieving a threshold sealing force with thejaw members handle 128 will overcome the resilient bias of the biasingmember 234 to allow thehandle 128 to slide within thehousing 126 to activate theswitch 180. -
FIG. 3 illustrates ashaft member 320 of another embodiment of anelectrosurgical forceps 300. Theforceps 300 is similar to theforceps 100 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 and will only be described in detail to describe differences between the two. Theshaft member 320 of theforceps 320 has anouter housing 326, aninner frame 324 disposed in theouter housing 326, and alever 332. Theinner frame 324 has aproximal end portion 324 a defining acavity 329 therein. Thelever 332 has aproximal end portion 332 a defining a handle 328 that protrudes from anopening 336 in theouter housing 326, and adistal end portion 332 b received in thecavity 329 of theinner frame 324. Thelever 332 is pivotably coupled to theproximal end portion 324 a of theinner frame 324 about apivot point 330. - The
first shaft member 320 further includes a biasingmember 334 received in thecavity 329 and captured between thedistal end portion 332 b of thelever 332 and aninner surface 338 of theinner frame 324. The biasingmember 334 is configured to resist rotation of thelever 332 relative to theinner frame 324 in a first rotational direction, indicated by arrow “C” inFIG. 3 . Thelever 332 further includes apost 340 extending therefrom and out of anotheropening 342 in theouter housing 326. Thepost 340 is configured to actuate the activation switch 180 (FIG. 1 ) upon fully approximating thejaw members - In operation, to clamp tissue with the
forceps 300, a force is applied to the handle 328 to pivot thelever 332 along with theinner frame 324 andouter housing 326 about apivot point 344. Upon the application of a threshold force on the handle 328 of thefirst shaft member 320, the biasingmember 334 begins to compress under a force applied by thedistal end portion 332 b of thelever 332. As thelever 332 begins to rotate within theouter housing 326 and relative to theinner frame 324, in the direction indicated by arrow “C” inFIG. 3 , the biasingmember 334 causes the end effector assembly, such as, for example, the end effector assembly 114 (FIG. 1 ), to apply a predetermined, constant clamping pressure on tissue. The spring constant of the biasingmember 334 may be selected to apply a desired clamping pressure on the tissue. Eventually, thepost 340 of thelever 332 contacts the activation switch 180 (FIG. 1 ) to deliver electrosurgical energy to the tissue. -
FIG. 4 illustrates afirst shaft member 410 and afirst jaw member 416 of another embodiment of anelectrosurgical forceps 400. Theforceps 400 is similar to theforceps 100 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 and will only be described in detail to describe differences between the two embodiments. Thefirst shaft member 410 has aproximal end portion 410 a defining ahandle 412 and adistal end portion 410 b pivotably coupled to thefirst jaw member 416. In aspects, thedistal end portion 410 b of thefirst shaft member 410 may be pivotably attached to any suitable location of theforceps 400, such as an outer housing (not explicitly shown) of thefirst shaft member 410. - The
first jaw member 416 defines apivot opening 418 configured to receive a pivot pin (not explicitly shown) for pivotably coupling thefirst jaw member 416 to a second jaw member (not explicitly shown). Thefirst jaw member 416 has aproximal flange 420 extending proximally therefrom. Theproximal flange 420 has astop 422 protruding inwardly and abutting thedistal end portion 410 b of thefirst shaft member 410. As such, thedistal end portion 410 b of thefirst shaft member 410 is prevented from rotation in a first direction, indicated by arrow “D” inFIG. 4 , and allowed to rotate in a second direction, indicated by arrow “E” inFIG. 4 . - The
forceps 400 further includes a biasingmember 434, such as, for example, a leaf spring, a coned-disc spring, or a stack of coned-disc springs. In aspects, the biasingmember 434 may be any suitable spring element. The biasingmember 434 has adistal end 434 b fixed to theproximal flange 420 and a freeproximal end 434 a. Thedistal end portion 410 b of thefirst shaft member 410 is engaged with theproximal end 434 a of the biasingmember 434. In aspects, thedistal end portion 410 b of thefirst shaft member 410 and thedistal end 434 b of the biasingmember 434 may be pivotably coupled to theproximal flange 420 at the same pivot point. - In operation, to clamp tissue with the
forceps 400, a force is applied to thehandle 412 to pivot theshaft member 410 along with thejaw member 416 about thepivot opening 418. Upon the application of a threshold force on thehandle 412 of thefirst shaft member 410, the biasingmember 434 begins to bend or rotate under a force applied by thedistal end portion 410 b of theshaft member 410. As thefirst shaft member 410 begins to rotate relative to theproximal flange 420, in the direction indicated by arrow “E” inFIG. 4 , the biasingmember 434 causes the end effector assembly, such as, for example, the end effector assembly 114 (FIG. 1 ) to apply a predetermined, constant clamping pressure on the tissue. The spring constant of the biasingmember 434 may be selected to apply a desired clamping pressure on the tissue. Eventually, thehandle 412 of thefirst shaft member 410 contacts the activation switch 180 (FIG. 1 ) to deliver electrosurgical energy to the tissue. - In aspects, any of the biasing members disclosed herein may be preloaded.
- For a detailed description of various components and manners of operating the forceps of the disclosure, reference may be made to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2018/0325,580, filed on May 12, 2017, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
- The various aspects disclosed herein may also be configured to work with robotic surgical systems and what is commonly referred to as “Telesurgery.” Such systems employ various robotic elements to assist the clinician and allow remote operation (or partial remote operation) of surgical instrumentation. Various robotic arms, gears, cams, pulleys, electric and mechanical motors, etc. may be employed for this purpose and may be designed with a robotic surgical system to assist the clinician during the course of an operation or treatment. Such robotic systems may include remotely steerable systems, automatically flexible surgical systems, remotely flexible surgical systems, remotely articulating surgical systems, wireless surgical systems, modular or selectively configurable remotely operated surgical systems, etc.
- The robotic surgical systems may be employed with one or more consoles that are next to the operating theater or located in a remote location. In this instance, one team of clinicians may prep the patient for surgery and configure the robotic surgical system with one or more of the instruments disclosed herein while another clinician (or group of clinicians) remotely controls the instruments via the robotic surgical system. As can be appreciated, a highly skilled clinician may perform multiple operations in multiple locations without leaving his/her remote console which can be both economically advantageous and a benefit to the patient or a series of patients.
- For a detailed description of exemplary medical work stations and/or components thereof, reference may be made to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2012/0116416 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,828,023), and PCT Application Publication No. WO2016/025132, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated by reference herein.
- Persons skilled in the art will understand that the structures and methods specifically described herein and shown in the accompanying figures are non-limiting exemplary embodiments, and that the description, disclosure, and figures should be construed merely as exemplary of particular embodiments. It is to be understood, therefore, that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise embodiments described, and that various other changes and modifications may be effected by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the disclosure. Additionally, the elements and features shown or described in connection with certain embodiments may be combined with the elements and features of certain other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, and that such modifications and variations are also included within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the subject matter of the present disclosure is not limited by what has been particularly shown and described.
- While several embodiments of the disclosure have been shown in the drawings, it is not intended that the disclosure be limited thereto, as it is intended that the disclosure be as broad in scope as the art will allow and that the specification be read likewise. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplifications of particular embodiments. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.
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